Mountain Gorilla Expedition

5 days
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The rain forests of south western Uganda are home to about half of the worlds last remaining mountain gorillas, and this safari takes you for a very special wildlife encounter with these magnificent apes in their natural habitat. We also enjoy game drives and boat rides to see other fascinating wildlife, and explore the beautiful terraced hillsides of Uganda,...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit to Uganda's capital city Lake Victoria
    • Enjoy walking safari to Lake Mburo National Park
    • Enjoy a cruise on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes Edward and George.
    • Enjoy game driving in the Queen Elizabeth National Park

What's this trip about?

    The rain forests of south western Uganda are home to about half of the worlds last remaining mountain gorillas, and this safari takes you for a very special wildlife encounter with these magnificent apes in their natural habitat. We also enjoy game drives and boat rides to see other fascinating wildlife, and explore the beautiful terraced hillsides of Uganda, dotted with picturesque lakes and rural landscapes.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 8 people
Age range18 to 49 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKampala
End CityKampala

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Game Drive
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 8

Trip includes

    • All tour highlights
    • Transport
    • Accommodation
    • Meals as indicated
    • Services of local driver/ guide
    • Services of gorilla tracking guides
    • Gorilla trek permit

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Kampala – Lake Mburo National Park

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Comfortable locally run lodge or tented camp with en-suite facilities

Distance travelled +/-280kms Approx driving day: Full day including Game Drives

After being picked up from our Kampala hotel we travel sou...

Day 2: Lake Mburo to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Comfortable locally run lodge or tented camp with en-suite facilities

Distance travelled +/-200kms Approx driving day: Full day including game walk, drive and cruise

This morning we take a morning ...

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Comfortable locally run lodge or tented camp with en-suite facilities

Distance travelled +/-250kms Approx driving day: Full day

We take an early morning game drive and head out into the park, where...

Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Comfortable locally run lodge or tented camp with en-suite facilities

Today is perhaps the most exciting day of the tour: tracking for gorillas and a view of these gentle creatures in their natural habita...

Day 5: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Kampala

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Nil

Distance travelled +/- 550kms Approx driving day: Full day

We leave early this morning for our day’s drive back to the capital. The return journey to Kampala takes you back through the Ugandan countrys...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,225
Price per day$845
Single supplement (single occupancy)$630
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

Please note:

The departures takes places every day of the month.

The tour is valid from Jan 2017 – Dec 2017

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Acacia Africa.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Apr 2020

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amazing, wild life was top priority for the trip

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Paige

Apr 2020

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definitely set the standard high!

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Apr 2020

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Flights
    • Airport taxes
    • Airport transfers
    • Visas
    • Optional activities
    • Items of a personal nature

Accommodation

Hotel Africana, Kampala

Large centrally located three-star hotel adjacent to Kampala’s golf course and a short taxi ride to the city centre, with good views of Kampala’s skyline from the higher floors. A very large pool area with terrace restaurant, gym and spacious leafy gardens.  Rooms – single, twin, double en suite rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and satellite TV.  Facilities – restaurant, bar, coffee shop, swimming pool, internet, laundry.  Transfers are available from the Airport by pre-arrangement

Cancellation policy

Cancellation by You: If You wish to cancel your booking You must inform the Company in writing (signed by the person who signed the original Booking Form) sending such written notification to Basement Unit, 23A Craven Terrace, London, W2 3QH. Cancellation will be effective on the day it is received by the Company. The following charges, in addition to your deposit and where applicable the gorilla and chimpanzee permit moneys, will be payable by You, depending upon the number of days prior to departure date when the Company receives notice of cancellation.

 Date when Written Advice of Cancellation  Received

 Percentage of Holiday Fee Payable

 56 days or more prior to departure

 Deposit

 42 to 55 days prior to departure

 35% Tour Price forfeit

 28 to 41 days prior to departure

 50% Tour Price forfeit

 14 to 27 days prior to departure

 75% Tour Price forfeit

 Less than 14 days prior to departure

 100% Tour Price forfeit

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

4 Breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
18 to 49 years
Additional Information
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Trip ID
acacia-17MGE5

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